Accession Number1971/2.115
TitleMerlin
Artist(s)Leonard BaskinArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date1960Medium & Supportwoodcut on Japan paperDimensions 33 11/16 in x 22 9/16 in (85.5 cm x 57.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. StoneSubject matterMerlin is the famous wizard of the Arthurian cycle, identified with a small, fierce falcon, the Merlin. He is depicted here with scraggly hair, a long beard that consumes the lower half of his face, a tall hat, and a bird on his head. Baskin often featured people, both real and fictional in his prints.
Physical DescriptionThis print shows a close-up of the eyes of a human face with a bird perched on its head, both of which seem to be encased in a large, furry coat, hat, or tree.
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Keywords
Aves (class)
Birds
face
faces (animal or human components)
hats
modern and contemporary art
mythical or legendary beings